Lamentation
“Lamentation” is a contemplative and lyrical work appropriate for any occasion and especially suited for Holy Week. A great teaching piece for phrasing, dynamics, and structure, this piece utilizes R, LV, and suspended mallet techniques. Sections in both minor and major keys build to a dramatic climax before the piece softly ends. Published by Choristers Guild
Easter Triumph
With orchestral strength and tonal variety, four of the most often-heard Easter hymn tunes combine in a glorious outpouring of praise for Easter morning. Liberal use of shakes, martellato lifts, thumb damps, and mallets add to the excitement.
I Vow To Thee, My Country
When my editor at Lorenz asked me to write a Patriotic piece, I was stumped a bit. I didn’t quite know how to approach the task, as I am not a big fan of Patriotic music in church. I remembered hearing “I Vow To Thee, My Country” with the tune from Holst’s “The Planets”(THAXTED) and I knew it was perfect. …
For the Beauty of the Earth
My best-selling handbell piece, “For The Beauty of the Earth” also incorporates “This Is My Father’s World”.
Starry Eyed
Starry Eyed was our fourth full length album with Dave Sperandio. Co-produced by Robert Dietz. Additional arrangements by Ben Bram. Editing by Plaid Productions and Ed Boyer. Mixing by diovoce and Mastering by Vocal Mastering. Awards: “Life Support” chosen for Voices Only A Cappella 2015
Drive All Night
Briarcrest OneVoice- High School A Cappella Group. Drive All Night was our third full length album with Dave Sperandio. Co-produced by Robert Dietz. Additional arrangements by Ben Bram. Editing by Plaid Productions and Ed Boyer. Mixing by diovoce and Mastering by Vocal Mastering. Awards: 2015 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award for Best High School Album 2015 Contemporary A Cappella Recording …
Who You Are
Performed by Briarcrest OneVoice– high school a capppella group. National A Cappella Convention April 2015. Arranged by Ben Bram. Mixed by Dave Longo of The Vocal Company. Soloists: Katherine Ann Mohler, Chandler Booth
Here To Stay
Briarcrest OneVoice- high school a cappella group. Here To Stay was our second full length album with Dave Sperandio. Arrangements by Ben Bram, Robert Dietz, Chris Harrison, Tom Anderson, and Nick Girard. Editing by Plaid Productions and Ed Boyer. Mixing by diovoce and Mastering by Vocal Mastering. Awards: 2014 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Finalist for Best Scholastic Original Song …
Another Level
Briarcrest OneVoice- high school a cappella group. Another Level was our second full length album with Dave Sperandio. Arrangements by me, Robert Dietz, and Nick Girard. Produced by Dave Sperandio. Awards: 2013 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Finalist for Best High School Album 2014 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Finalist for Best High School Song (“Forever”) “Someone Like You” chosen …